[Grayrider]

Gents,

Okay, I admit I don't know much about 870s. I knew my recently aquired Wingmaster held four shots, and assumed I needed a plus three extension to get it to seven. I found a hell of a deal on a slightly used extension (I believe it's even factory) for $15. Unfortunately it extends past the barrel about a shell's length. An LEO friend of mine said use it anyway, the blast will just discolor it. My question is, would that be safe? If not I will just sell it and get a plus two.

Thanks in advance!

GR

[Devonai]

It should not be a problem, if you don't mind the look.

If you've installed it already and it works, great. My 870 had tabs inside the mag tube that I had to file down with a semi-circular file before I could use an extension.

[Edward429451]

It may or may not be OK, but it sure looks hokey.

[Grayrider]

Don't care about looks really, just function. I don't need the extension, but I like the added weight up front. The shotgun was $50, and I paid another $30 for the tube and a used black polymer stock set with the metal hardware for the fore-end included. I am basically just setting it up as an HD gun on the cheap.

Any other opinions on the safety of the tube protruding past the barrel?

GR

[Andrew Wyatt]

dad's 870 is the same way.


it'll be fine.

[Gewehr98]

If so, you can add an extended choke tube, perhaps one of the ported versions, and that will get the muzzle somewhat closer to the end of the magazine extension.

[Grayrider]

It is just cylinder bore. Was an old police gun if my LEO friend is right. There is a number carved in the bottom of the wood stock like many PDs would do.

GR

[Dave McCracken]

It'll work, but it will look a bit funny and the top surface will oxidize fast from the hot gases passing by it. A two shot extension will look better and be slightly more compact, if that's important.

[Grayrider]

Dave,

Thanks for the info! I will probably just run with this for now and see how problematic it is. The extra length is minimal so not to worried there.

GR

[Dave McCracken]

You're welcome and glad I am to help. Be advised that the extension on my HD 870 runs about 1/4" past the muzzle. I keep it lubed, cleaning and relubing after each use, and no probs yet. Been there since the early 80s.